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Severe Weather Payments

Volume 113: debated on Monday 23 March 1987

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asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what provision will be made under the income support scheme for claimants needing help in paying fuel bills in exceptionally severe weather.

The exceptionally cold weather provision will be reviewed in the light of this winter's experience. It is too early to say what the outcome of that consideration will be.